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Antique "High Striker" Folk Art Tabletop Carnival Game
Antique "High Striker" Folk Art Tabletop Carnival Game

Antique "High Striker" Folk Art Tabletop Carnival Game

Located in Dekalb, IL

Handmade tabletop carnival game modeled after the classic "high striker" strength tester, constructed from wood with a tall vertical scoring tower and spring-loaded plunger mechanism.

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Early 20th Century Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Advertising Carnival Game Wheel
Antique Advertising Carnival Game Wheel

Antique Advertising Carnival Game Wheel

Located in Mount Horeb, WI

An exceptional American folk art game-of-chance wheel, painted in red, black, and ochre and personalized with the names of its original participants around the perimeter. A series of...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel
Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel

Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century carnival / fairground game panel Dimensions in inches: H 29” x W 21” x D 4” Age: 1920 Origin: England Condition: Fair Overview A highly decorative example of ...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Pine

Monumental Antique Folk Art Carnival Double Target Game Board
Monumental Antique Folk Art Carnival Double Target Game Board

Monumental Antique Folk Art Carnival Double Target Game Board

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A rare monumental fairground double target game board inscribed “ 3 Darts for 2d and Score 25 or Over”. Hand painted wood and wire. A wonderful collectors item. MD

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

French Carnival Paper-mache Clown Ball Toss Game c.1930-1950
French Carnival Paper-mache Clown Ball Toss Game c.1930-1950

French Carnival Paper-mache Clown Ball Toss Game c.1930-1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique French carnival clown ball toss game with wooden ball catch numbered 37.

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Paint

Antique Early Gambling Folk Art Gaming Device, Holtz
Antique Early Gambling Folk Art Gaming Device, Holtz

Antique Early Gambling Folk Art Gaming Device, Holtz

Located in Forney, TX

They became popular in American saloon bar-rooms during the 1880s, their use spreading to cigar, confectionery and general store retail, later to carnivals, casino, traveling country...

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal, Iron

19thc Wooden Folk Art Gaming Wheel with Original Red Paint & Cardinal Design
19thc Wooden Folk Art Gaming Wheel with Original Red Paint & Cardinal Design

19thc Wooden Folk Art Gaming Wheel with Original Red Paint & Cardinal Design

Located in Savannah, GA

19th Folk Art gaming wheel featuring four cardinals and hand painted numbers, it retains the original red and yellow paint. A charming piece of Americana that would make a colorful w...

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal

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Antique Carnival Game Wheel
Antique Carnival Game Wheel

Antique Carnival Game Wheel

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H 24 in W 24 in D 3.5 in

Antique Carnival Game Wheel

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique carnival game wheel.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal

Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head

Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head

Located in Chicago, IL

Original early 20th century carnival game head.

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

French Papier Mâché "Passe Boule" Carnival Game Harold Lloyd Figure, Early 1920s
French Papier Mâché "Passe Boule" Carnival Game Harold Lloyd Figure, Early 1920s

French Papier Mâché "Passe Boule" Carnival Game Harold Lloyd Figure, Early 1920s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This rare French papier mâché "passe-boules" carnival game in the shape of Harold Lloyd. The Harold Lloyd figure is incredible with its hand painted colors and detail.

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1920s French Other Antique Carnival Game

Antique Game Wheel
Antique Game Wheel

Antique Game Wheel

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H 4 in Dm 31 in

Antique Game Wheel

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique original American game wheel.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal

Homemade Gaming Wheel
Homemade Gaming Wheel

Homemade Gaming Wheel

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H 30.25 in W 17.5 in D 8.25 in

Homemade Gaming Wheel

Located in Sheffield, MA

Primitive construction and hand lettering contribute to the charm of this homemade game wheel which turns on a bicycle axle. Found in Indiana.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Pine

Huge Americana Floor Model Wheel of Fortune, "The Green Star, " on Great Stand
Huge Americana Floor Model Wheel of Fortune, "The Green Star, " on Great Stand

Huge Americana Floor Model Wheel of Fortune, "The Green Star, " on Great Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Arcade Americana Folk Art gaming wheel of fortune floor model in vivid color on wood stand with metal legs. This wheel is branded and marked as 'The Green Star' Mfg. by Frenc...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Carnival Game Wheel
Carnival Game Wheel

Carnival Game Wheel

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H 13.5 in Dm 14 in

Carnival Game Wheel

Located in Houston, TX

Step right up and take a chance on this vintage carnival game wheel. In really good condition this operational spinning wheel with bright blue numbers, metal dowels and wooden rectan...

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19th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal

Early Colorful Carnival Game Wheel
Early Colorful Carnival Game Wheel

Early Colorful Carnival Game Wheel

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H 16 in W 17 in D 7 in

Early Colorful Carnival Game Wheel

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Graphic handpainted carnival gaming wheel. Excellent paint surface and numbering detail.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Iron

Antique American Carnival Game Wheel, Early 20th Century
Antique American Carnival Game Wheel, Early 20th Century

Antique American Carnival Game Wheel, Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique American carnival game wheel, early 20th century Fine old antique game wheel for decorative display.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Iron

Carnival Game Wheel
Carnival Game Wheel

Carnival Game Wheel

Located in Surrey, BC

Painted carnival game wheel of chance in original paint

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Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Ball Toss Carnival Game "Passe Boule"
19th Century French Ball Toss Carnival Game "Passe Boule"

19th Century French Ball Toss Carnival Game "Passe Boule"

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Mid-19th century ball toss carnival game known as "Passe Boule" often depicting a figure to be ridiculed.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Carnival Game

Early 20th Century English Tavern or Carnival Game "Aunt Sally"
Early 20th Century English Tavern or Carnival Game "Aunt Sally"

Early 20th Century English Tavern or Carnival Game "Aunt Sally"

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Edwardian game of Aunt Sally, a traditional pub garden or carnival game, origins dating back to the 17th Century in which players throw sticks or batons at a model of an old woman's ...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Carnival Game

Early 20th Century Carnival Game
Early 20th Century Carnival Game

Early 20th Century Carnival Game

Located in Surrey, BC

Five wooden bottles with ball, original paint in untouched condition

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1920s American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Leather, Wood

American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel
American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel

American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel

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H 78 in W 54 in D 10 in

American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel

Located in Surrey, BC

Excellent floor model on stand with full functioning spin. This wheel is a hand-painted example pre prohibition and like dates from the first quarter of the 19th century. Multi colo...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Vintage Horse and Jockey Carnival Game Pieces
Set of Six Vintage Horse and Jockey Carnival Game Pieces

Set of Six Vintage Horse and Jockey Carnival Game Pieces

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming set of six carnival game horse racing remnants crafted in wood, hand painted and numbered.

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Early 20th Century American Sporting Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Carnival Spinning Jumbo Carny Trick Gamewheel
Vintage Carnival Spinning Jumbo Carny Trick Gamewheel

Vintage Carnival Spinning Jumbo Carny Trick Gamewheel

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Early 20th century carny made carnival game wheel. Spinning arrow appears to have been gaffed (weighted) to make winning the game more difficult.

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Iron

French Ball Toss Rabbit
French Ball Toss Rabbit

French Ball Toss Rabbit

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H 37.5 in W 17 in D 15 in

French Ball Toss Rabbit

Located in Chireno, TX

Charming Papier Mache Figure of a Rabbit From a Carnival Game. Used as a Ball or Bean Bag Toss.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood, Papier Mâché

Pair of Antique Cast Alloy Fun Fair Soccer Players
Pair of Antique Cast Alloy Fun Fair Soccer Players

Pair of Antique Cast Alloy Fun Fair Soccer Players

Located in Søborg, DK

A pair of very decorative antique soccer players from a fun fair carnival game Great patina and still in working condition.

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Casino Carnival Gambling Game Wheel Wood and Iron
Antique Casino Carnival Gambling Game Wheel Wood and Iron

Antique Casino Carnival Gambling Game Wheel Wood and Iron

By Evans Gaming Company

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Antique tabletop gaming wheel. Most likely made by Evan's gaming company. Graphic painted dice in original paint surface. Heavy cast iron stand and leather strap.

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1910s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Giant Carnival Midway Game Wheel
Giant Carnival Midway Game Wheel

Giant Carnival Midway Game Wheel

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H 60 in W 60 in D 6 in

Giant Carnival Midway Game Wheel

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Very large graphic carnival midway game wheel. See close-ups to view the nicely alligatored paint surface on this game wheel.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Papier-Mâché Carnival Ball Toss Game
Papier-Mâché Carnival Ball Toss Game

Papier-Mâché Carnival Ball Toss Game

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H 13 in W 8.25 in D 5 in

Papier-Mâché Carnival Ball Toss Game

Located in Culver City, CA

Pierrot clown and portly chef with gaping open mouths.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carnival Ring Toss Game, circa 1900
Wooden Carnival Ring Toss Game, circa 1900

Wooden Carnival Ring Toss Game, circa 1900

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H 23.5 in W 24 in D 4.5 in

Wooden Carnival Ring Toss Game, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Original black, red and white paint with wood peg in the centre.

Category

Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fairground Folk Art Knock Down English Game
Fairground Folk Art Knock Down English Game

Fairground Folk Art Knock Down English Game

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H 23 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Fairground Folk Art Knock Down English Game

Located in London, GB

Aunt Sally We are proud to offer an Edwardian game called an Aunt Sally, a traditional pub garden or carnival game, origins dating back to the 17th century in which player would thr...

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Linen, Pine

Large Size American Carnival Double Gaming Wheel "Choice of Stand"
Large Size American Carnival Double Gaming Wheel "Choice of Stand"

Large Size American Carnival Double Gaming Wheel "Choice of Stand"

Located in Savannah, GA

This large size double very colorful standing carnival wheel is an incredibly rare gaming device, and is a particularly special double-wheel model.

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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal

1920s Antique Double-Sided Hand-Painted Game/Carnival Wheel, New York
1920s Antique Double-Sided Hand-Painted Game/Carnival Wheel, New York

1920s Antique Double-Sided Hand-Painted Game/Carnival Wheel, New York

Located in Buffalo, NY

1920s antique double-sided hand-painted game/carnival wheel. Aranee Doll Co. New York, Nice bright painted graphics, bronze/brass star center, wonderful original patina.

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Quoits Tavern Game
Quoits Tavern Game

Quoits Tavern Game

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H 15 in W 19 in D 21 in

Quoits Tavern Game

Located in London, GB

Item: Antique Quoits Tavern Game This lot is an antique quoits tavern game, this game would have originally been used as a tavern amusement game. The object of the game would have...

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1890s European Victorian Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Hardwood

Painted Game Wheel
Painted Game Wheel

Painted Game Wheel

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D 3 in Dm 24 in

Painted Game Wheel

Located in Surrey, BC

Painted game wheel in original paint. Strong colors on both side with pin nails surrounding outer edge.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal

Rare Fairground’s Game
Rare Fairground’s Game

Rare Fairground’s Game

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H 41.5 in W 24.25 in D 5 in

Rare Fairground’s Game

Located in Culver City, CA

Hand painted game in original condition. The player would throw a ball at the target, which set off a mouse trap installed on the back in turn firing a piece of candy out of the mout...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Passe-Boules Fairground Game
Passe-Boules Fairground Game

Passe-Boules Fairground Game

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H 30 in W 20 in

Passe-Boules Fairground Game

Located in London, GB

Antique Passe-Boules French fairground game A rare French Passé-boules ball toss game circa 1920 made from wood, painted polychrome and lithographed paper. Antique ball toss game, s...

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1920s French Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Early American Game Board Folk Art Primitive Roulette Game
Rare 19th Century Early American Game Board Folk Art Primitive Roulette Game

Rare 19th Century Early American Game Board Folk Art Primitive Roulette Game

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare and unusual American 19th century wooden Folk Art game similar to roulette in that a marble is dropped in one of two elevated lots in the back, rolls down either chute and cir...

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1870s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Game of Chance Spinning Wheel
Game of Chance Spinning Wheel

Game of Chance Spinning Wheel

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H 3.5 in Dm 29 in

Game of Chance Spinning Wheel

Located in Nantucket, MA

Game of chance gaming wheel vibrantly painted with red, yellow, green and black with 20 randomly ordered numbers. The center cut out with four variform spokes and a brass centra...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Fairground Coin Toss Board Game
Fairground Coin Toss Board Game

Fairground Coin Toss Board Game

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H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in

Fairground Coin Toss Board Game

Located in London, GB

Antique French fairground coin toss board game with original coins This lot is a very unique and rare antique French fairground coin toss board game (with 3 original metal / lead...

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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Two-Sided Vintage Wooden Game Wheel
Two-Sided Vintage Wooden Game Wheel

Two-Sided Vintage Wooden Game Wheel

Located in Surrey, BC

This is a two sided wooden game wheel with very nice graphic details is in original finish. This item was found in Montreal , Quebec

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Early 1900s Canadian Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Painted Game Wheel
Large 19th Century Painted Game Wheel

Large 19th Century Painted Game Wheel

Located in Nantucket, MA

Large 19th century wooden gaming wheel with hand-painted face including numbers and central nautical star design. In black, maroon, yellow, and orange paints, with metal dowels sepa...

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Late 19th Century North American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century Passe Boule Fairground Amusement Game
Early 20th century Passe Boule Fairground Amusement Game

Early 20th century Passe Boule Fairground Amusement Game

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Passe Boule Fairground Amusement Game Dimensions: H 29” x W 18” x D 12” Weight: 4kg Date: Circa 1920 - 1930 Origin: South of France Material: Pine and Papier Mac...

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1920s French Late Victorian Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Paper

Early 20thc Original Painted Red, white & Blue Game Wheel
Early 20thc Original Painted Red, white & Blue Game Wheel

Early 20thc Original Painted Red, white & Blue Game Wheel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FOLKY ORIGINAL HAND PAINTED GAME WHEEL .ORIGINAL RED,WHITE & BLUE PAINT.THE INSIDE HAVE FOUR OPEN CUT OUTS.THE NUMBERS ARE IN BLUE AND THE TRIM ARE IN RED PAINT.THE ORIGINAL NAILS AR...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Iron

Wheel Of Fortune

Wheel Of Fortune

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H 28 in W 23.5 in

Wheel Of Fortune

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Wheel of Fortune polychrome carnival game with spinner.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Steel

Figural Steeplechase Horse and Rider, Early 20th Century
Figural Steeplechase Horse and Rider, Early 20th Century

Figural Steeplechase Horse and Rider, Early 20th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Hand-carved and painted. Probably from a carnival game. A wonderful piece of Folk Art.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Three Circa Circa 1910 Shooting Targets
Set of Three Circa Circa 1910 Shooting Targets

Set of Three Circa Circa 1910 Shooting Targets

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H 23.5 in W 18 in D 0.33 in

Set of Three Circa Circa 1910 Shooting Targets

Located in Hudson, NY

Possibly part of a larger carnival game. Perfect for door stops or display. Retaining of wonderful petina.

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1910s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Dice Gambling Wheel with Starburst Veneer Face
Early 20th Century Dice Gambling Wheel with Starburst Veneer Face

Early 20th Century Dice Gambling Wheel with Starburst Veneer Face

Located in Dekalb, IL

Evans & Company - Chicago Oversized carnival or gaming wheel clad in leather and bone, mounted to a steel tripod base.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

1930's Black Americana Folk Art "Penny Catch" Carnival Game Large
1930's Black Americana Folk Art "Penny Catch" Carnival Game Large

1930's Black Americana Folk Art "Penny Catch" Carnival Game Large

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very rare and highly unusual American Folk Art Carnival game circa 1930 / 1940. The piece measures 23.5" w and depicts a carved African American man with exaggerated features and s...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique American Hand Made & Painted Wheel of Fortune Carnival Game Wheel
Antique American Hand Made & Painted Wheel of Fortune Carnival Game Wheel

Antique American Hand Made & Painted Wheel of Fortune Carnival Game Wheel

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th Century antique handmade and painted wheel of fortune carnival game wheel. This is a great looking authentic American folk art game of chance carnival wheel completely han...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal

Carnival Ball Tossing Knockdowns "Ligne, " French, circa 1890
Carnival Ball Tossing Knockdowns "Ligne, " French, circa 1890

Carnival Ball Tossing Knockdowns "Ligne, " French, circa 1890

Located in Incline Village, NV

This brightly colored late 19th century carnival game is in excellent original paint and is made of wood, with hand-painted "composition on wood" figures.

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1890s French Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Composition

Rare Antique Early American Carnival Coin Toss Game Table
Rare Antique Early American Carnival Coin Toss Game Table

Rare Antique Early American Carnival Coin Toss Game Table

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce American carnival coin toss game. The rare and unusual antique hand carved and painted solid wood amusement park / county fair / mid-way gaming table features a square top f...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood, Paint

Carnival Ball Tossing Knockdowns, French, circa 1910
Carnival Ball Tossing Knockdowns, French, circa 1910

Carnival Ball Tossing Knockdowns, French, circa 1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

Smaller type "portable" carnival bean toss game with three figures; a Frenchman on one end, an Asian looking gentleman on the other end, and a clown in the middle. all are wearing th...

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1910s French Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Composition

Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Game Wheel
Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Game Wheel

Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Game Wheel

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H 35 in W 25.25 in D 8.25 in

Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Game Wheel

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Stunning black painted Americana Folk Art gambling wheel. Patina is fantastic Great hardware Measurements are 25.25 in x 35 in high x 8.25 in 22-3/4 in base. 15lbs total weight...

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Wall Mount Game Wheel
Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Wall Mount Game Wheel

Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Wall Mount Game Wheel

Located in Newfoundland, PA

What a great addition this would make to your home Folk Art game wheel, measuring 31 in x 34.5 in height x 5 in deep.

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Antique Haviland Offner Limoges France Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot Cups Saucers
Antique Haviland Offner Limoges France Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot Cups Saucers

Antique Haviland Offner Limoges France Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot Cups Saucers

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

In 1885 the store had a special display of china in the window, showcasing a porcelain dinner service decorated specifically for the king of Carnival and an elaborate game service be...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Animated Carnival Game
Antique Animated Carnival Game

Antique Animated Carnival Game

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H 58 in W 23 in D 5 in

Antique Animated Carnival Game

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique hand made animated carnival game. Original paint.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Original H.C Evans Carnival Game Wheel
Original H.C Evans Carnival Game Wheel

Original H.C Evans Carnival Game Wheel

Located in Sheffield, MA

Red , yellow and black, this fabulous carnival game wheel was made ob the H.C. Evans Company in Chicago.What a wonderful American fold and conversation piece.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

American Carnival Game Wheel and Board
American Carnival Game Wheel and Board

American Carnival Game Wheel and Board

Located in Sheffield, MA

Spin the wheel and see if "Lady Luck" is on your side!!! This great 1920's carnival game wheel and original board is a piece of our history and art.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

American Carnival game wheel and Board
American Carnival game wheel and Board

American Carnival game wheel and Board

Located in Sheffield, MA

Spin the wheel and see if "lady luck" is on your side!!!. this great 1920's carnival game wheel on original board is a piece of our history and art.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

1900's American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel
1900's American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel

1900's American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel

Located in Chicago, IL

1900's American Folk Art Carnival hand painted double sided Game wheel.It still spins perfectly.

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Early 20th Century Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Iron

Great Carnival Game-39 Carved And Painted Ducks!
Great Carnival Game-39 Carved And Painted Ducks!

Great Carnival Game-39 Carved And Painted Ducks!

Located in Clear Spring, MD

Fresh from Michigan, these comical ducks were used in a carnival ring toss game. Each is hand-carved and painted and numbered.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood, Paint

Carnival Gaming Wheel
Carnival Gaming Wheel

Carnival Gaming Wheel

Located in Culver City, CA

This wheel is brightly colored in red and cream with black numbers. It has a mounting board and is ready to be placed in that spot you want to add interest. Jefferson West antiques o...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal

Carnival Wheel
Carnival Wheel

Carnival Wheel

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D 2.5 in Dm 20 in

Carnival Wheel

Located in North Egremont, MA

Especially crisp and graphic small carnival game wheel, double sided with very nice cast iron center

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Iron

Graphic Game Wheel, Original Paint
Graphic Game Wheel, Original Paint

Graphic Game Wheel, Original Paint

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very handsome and large painted carnival game wheel, four colors and numbered 1-60; all original.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Penny Toss Board
Penny Toss Board

Penny Toss Board

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H 42 in W 42 in D 1.25 in

Penny Toss Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1900 large scale wood hand painted penny toss carnival game board with 'Pitch Pennies' on all four sides, in original red, black and yellow painted surface, wood border surround.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Vinatge Gaming Wheel from a Carnival / Circus
Vinatge Gaming Wheel from a Carnival / Circus

Vinatge Gaming Wheel from a Carnival / Circus

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a wonderful piece of vintage Americana and Carnival memorabilia. The wheel of chance with its Horse Racing theme and bright colored star shape center, is more unique than oth...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

Folk Art Carnival Donkey
Folk Art Carnival Donkey

Folk Art Carnival Donkey

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H 45 in W 46 in D 22 in

Folk Art Carnival Donkey

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Early carnival donkey game with great paint and naive construction.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Game

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Located in Santa Monica, CA

Carved and painted wooden soldier whirligig. Early 20th century American. Soldier has a leather hat with wooden brim. Presented on simple custom museum stand.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Vintage French Casino Roulette Wheel Francaise Marque Deposee, 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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H 23 in W 15 in D 1.5 in

Wooden Linstroms Poker PinBall Game

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Linstroms Poker Pin Ball Game The marbles are shot up into the board and where the balls land is how you get your poker hand. Each player gets 5 shots. Instructions are on back of b...

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1930s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Located in Lowestoft, GB

A vintage harlequin costume with its original hat and glove, from the Wookey Hole collection, donated from the Clowns Gallery Museum. Mid 20th century in age, a hand full of nibbles...

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Mid-20th Century British Antique Carnival Game

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Located in Douglas Manor, NY

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Highly Unusual American Folk Art "Yale vs. Harvard" Spinning Wheel Game C. 1900
Highly Unusual American Folk Art "Yale vs. Harvard" Spinning Wheel Game C. 1900

Highly Unusual American Folk Art "Yale vs. Harvard" Spinning Wheel Game C. 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

American, circa 1900. A highly unusual American folk art game board. Hand designed and painted likely in New England by an Ivy Leaguer which features a 4 corner "Yale Vs. Harvard" d...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Aunt Sally English Fairground Game
Early 20th Century Aunt Sally English Fairground Game

Early 20th Century Aunt Sally English Fairground Game

$1,298Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 15.5 in D 6 in

Early 20th Century Aunt Sally English Fairground Game

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century aunt sally english fairground game. We share what we love, and we love this oversized early 20th Century example of a carved wood Fairground Aunt Sally knock do...

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Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Pine

Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art
Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art

Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art

$2,600

H 12.25 in W 13.13 in D 4.38 in

Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a mirror for grooming and tray f...

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art
Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art

Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art

$2,600

H 17.75 in W 12.5 in D 6 in

Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a mirror for grooming and tray f...

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

$8,500

H 12 in W 9 in D 10 in

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Fairground Carousel Panel
Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Fairground Carousel Panel

Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Fairground Carousel Panel

$3,732Sale Price|20% Off

H 72 in W 19 in D 2 in

Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Fairground Carousel Panel

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Fairground Carousel Panel A rare piece of traditional English fairground art attributed to Orton and spooner. All carved from sections piece ...

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1910s British Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Pine

American Folk Art Mechanical Cowboy Decoration
American Folk Art Mechanical Cowboy Decoration

American Folk Art Mechanical Cowboy Decoration

Located in Queens, NY

American Country (19/20th Cent) Folk Art toy of a painted and decorated metal cowboy on a horse with moving parts mounted on an balance beam.

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19th Century American Country Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy
Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy

Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy

$1,709Sale Price|20% Off

H 42 in W 14 in D 7 in

Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy An unusual example of a hand-crafted early 20th Century English ventriloquist dummy. With tailored made velour outfit with pearl but...

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1920s British Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Paper

19th Century Continental Roulette Wheel With Lacquered Finish
19th Century Continental Roulette Wheel With Lacquered Finish

19th Century Continental Roulette Wheel With Lacquered Finish

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century French with lovely lacquered finish and original paper numbers in good condition. All hand crafted, with brass spinner and ball slots. In working order though in need of...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure
Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure

Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure

$14,012Sale Price|20% Off

H 37 in W 10 in D 7 in

Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure

Located in London, GB

Jeu De Massacre Fairground Figure One of the finest examples of a late 19th Century fairground knock down figure we have had the pleasure to obtain, in the form of what resembles...

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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Carnival Game

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Wood

Original 18th Century Tyrolean Spinning Wheel in Walnut, Still Working
Original 18th Century Tyrolean Spinning Wheel in Walnut, Still Working

Original 18th Century Tyrolean Spinning Wheel in Walnut, Still Working

Located in Vigonza, Padua

A museum tool, made entirely by hand that recalls the peasant culture of the past.

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18th Century Austrian Country Antique Carnival Game

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Carnival Game For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique carnival game for your home. Each antique carnival game for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are many kinds of the antique carnival game you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique carnival game is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Carnival Game?

The average selling price for an antique carnival game at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $8,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Carnival-art for You

The collection of original antique and vintage carnival art on 1stDibs includes paintings and posters that promoted traveling carnivals and circuses of years past as well as masks, sculptures and other works of folk art associated with widespread public celebrations that mark the start of harvest season or are rooted in religion.

The concept of “Carnival” is linked to an event that precedes Lent, the season of preparation before Easter for Christians (it may also have roots in Ancient Rome’s pagan Saturnalian festival), while the modern traveling carnival that we know — i.e., amusement fairs — existed during the 19th century in North America. The Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 was pivotal to these traveling amusement fairs.

Some of the most famous celebrations of Carnival around the world include Karneval in Germany, Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in the United States. Carnival in Barbados is a traditional harvest festival. The bright colors, the caricatured masks and floats and the over-the-top nature of Carnival continue to enthrall millions across the globe.

Carnivals have always given way to impressive displays of creativity and folk art. Folk art is art created by people who are not classically trained for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it refers to work that is reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition.

Carnival art reflects the way different cultures celebrate or mark an important community event. Some examples of Carnival art include fabric dolls and marionettes that are used to tell stories and capture your imagination. Antique dolls make for striking collectibles positioned for display on any shelf in your home, while carnival masks make a bold statement as wall art. A collection of masks could create an elevated accent wall in a living room or dining room.

Browse 1stDibs to find unique antique and vintage carnival art for your space today.